In response to the Covid-19 crisis, a study Guidelines and Best Practices for micro-, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in delivering energy-efficient products and in providing renewable energy equipment has been developed by the UN-Economic Commission for Europe. It is described in a UN-ECE press release. UNECE guidance for the energy efficiency and renewables … Continue reading Guidelines and best practices for micro-, small and medium enterprises in delivering energy-efficient products and in providing renewable energy equipment
Category: energy efficiency
Report provides quantitative and qualitative information of Covid-19 impact on energy efficiency in commercial buildings
The scientect website describes information on a new report by Researchmoz that discusses the full range of issues that will affect the deployment of energy efficiency measures commercial buildings between now and 2027. It is important to see that there is serious analysis that sees Covid-19 having long-term impacts on how we address improving the … Continue reading Report provides quantitative and qualitative information of Covid-19 impact on energy efficiency in commercial buildings
New algorithm to improve energy performance can be integrated into any vehicle type – whether a gas vehicle, an e-vehicle, a compact car, or a truck
James Billington writes on the electric & hybrid vehicle technology international website about a new algorithm developed by FEV, a globally leading service provider which is cost efficient and flexible for many vehicle types. New algorithm provides EVs with more accurate range and energy-saving routes Vehicle weight is a crucial factor when it comes … Continue reading New algorithm to improve energy performance can be integrated into any vehicle type – whether a gas vehicle, an e-vehicle, a compact car, or a truck
Behavioural energy efficiency programmes’ economic performance and impact on climate change recently analysed
A new report released by Oracle Utilities and the Analysis Group discusses how energy efficiency programmes play a critical role in lowering carbon emissions. The report is described in a news article on the Smart Energy International website. Energy efficiency could make or break utility climate commitments The report looks at how energy efficiency … Continue reading Behavioural energy efficiency programmes’ economic performance and impact on climate change recently analysed
Four main ways that “greening” can benefit businesses
Everyone is looking at how the recovery from the current pandemic should take place and what should be included. Jagannadha Pawan Tamvada, Associate Professor in Strategy and Innovation, at the University of Southampton and Mili Shrivastava, Senior Lecturer in Strategy at Bournemouth University write on The Conversation website argue that going green should be central … Continue reading Four main ways that “greening” can benefit businesses
Property owners should be incentivised to upgrade draughty buildings, not just knock them down
Roger Harrabin writes on the BBC website about a dilemma for the buildings renovation sector. Is it better to demolish old buildings and build to latest standards or is it better to renovate. One can imagine the views of the Renovate Europe campaign. What are yours? Don't demolish old buildings, urge architects Footage of … Continue reading Property owners should be incentivised to upgrade draughty buildings, not just knock them down
Energy efficiency provides a near-immediately deployable solution in the drive for electrification
The electrification transformation continues to gain steam as all customer segments adopt electric technologies to lower their utility bills, engage with newly developed and efficient technologies, access plug-and-play ease of use, and reduce negative environmental impacts, writes Jessie Mehrhoff, a research analyst contributing to Guidehouse Insights’ DER Solutions service on the Smart Energy International website. … Continue reading Energy efficiency provides a near-immediately deployable solution in the drive for electrification
Understanding how we can improve the energy performance of Europe’s industry
In January 2020, the European Commission presented its European Green Deal investment Plan to mobilise EU funding and create an enabling framework to facilitate and stimulate the public and private investments needed for the transition to a climate-neutral, green, competitive and inclusive economy. The plan expects to mobilise at least €1 trillion of sustainable investments … Continue reading Understanding how we can improve the energy performance of Europe’s industry
Bribery arrest in Ohio over bailing out nuclear power plants while gutting renewable energy and energy efficiency support
FBI agents arrested Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder (R) on Tuesday in connection with a $60 million bribery scheme allegedly involving state officials and associates. The charges are linked to a controversial law passed last year, HB-6 , that bailed out two nuclear power plants in the state from utility FirstEnergy Solutions, while gutting subsidies … Continue reading Bribery arrest in Ohio over bailing out nuclear power plants while gutting renewable energy and energy efficiency support
Councils across Britain are failing to enforce energy efficiency regulations for rental properties
Fewer than 20 councils in England and Wales have taken any enforcement action against landlords for renting out cold and draughty properties. Madeleine Cuff discusses the problem in an article on the inews website. Little punishment for landlords flouting energy efficiency rules designed to protect renters Councils are failing to enforce energy efficiency regulations … Continue reading Councils across Britain are failing to enforce energy efficiency regulations for rental properties
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